Visiting Assistant Professor of African History. The Department of History invites applicants for a two-year position beginning Fall 2014. Primary teaching responsibility will be in Sub-Saharan Africa. Ability to participate in Allegheny College’s MENA (Middle East/North Africa) program as well as in the College’s Black Studies program would be highly desirable. Teaching load is 6 courses per year. All faculty are expected to participate in delivering college-wide first-year/sophomore seminars that emphasize writing and speaking. Allegheny College is a highly selective private liberal arts college with a dedicated faculty of teacher-scholars. Please send, or have sent, application materials (including cover letter, current CV, and three reference letters) in PDF format to Professor Barry Shapiro at hist.africanist@allegheny.edu by March 24, 2014.

Applicant must be authorized to work in the United States to be considered. Allegheny College is an Equal Opportunity Employer, with a strong institutional commitment to develop a diverse faculty and staff. Women and members of other under-represented groups are encouraged to apply.